The only BC city to make the top 10 was Schuswap's Salmon Arm, in 7th place.

The primary factors considered in determining the best places to live out your golden years were access to health care, decent weather and low crime rates.

In those categories Kelowna comes up well short of their neighbour to the north. While climate is comparable, Kelowna had a significantly higher crime rate as well as less doctors and higher property taxes.